MULTICULTURAL
COUNCIL OF CANADA
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About us...Who we are
This is a time unlike any other in recent memory, around the world and here at home in Canada. The unprecedented nature of the current challenges facing Canada amid the pandemic is already re-orienting our relationship to every aspect of our daily life, including with the governments, schools, businesses, and even to each other. Some of these changes, experts believe, will be with us for months and years.
But crisis such as these often also present opportunity: more sophisticated and flexible use of technology, less polarization, a revived appreciation for life’s other simple pleasures.
While hundreds of wonderful non-profit and charitable organizations all over Canada have been helping the communities for decades, the unprecedented pandemic has drastically changed our functions, revenue cycles, programs, activities and availability of volunteers. Unfortunately, many have simply ceased operations.
The COVID-19 pandemic has disrupted nearly every personal & business function. Nearly a hundred or more Multicultural Organizations, Ethno-Cultural groups and Non-Profits have been forced to plunge into the new era of digital age.
Unfortunately – with the additional expenses, dried-up funding and in many cases loss of volunteer support, many are not expected to survive beyond pandemic, while others may limit their activities, services and service hours.
Our clients will suffer immensely. We all need to support our clients, the immigrants, refugees, children, racially marginalized Canadians, the indigenous and the mentally ill community members who are increasingly being discriminated or even getting killed or imprisoned without justice.
We have to come together to help the most vulnerable during this crisis. We all need to support our employees & volunteers and look for ways to help our clients & communities navigate these turbulent waters.
Since no one organization can do it alone, the Multicultural Council of Canada, an Umbrella Organization, has been formed to bring all Multicultural Organizations, Ethno-Cultural Groups and others to a single platform to navigate through these unique and evolving challenges.
We believe a strong partnership, collaboration, shared values and responsibilities will definitely support our goals of not only survival during these unprecedented times but we can all flourish and be able to reduce our overhead & fixed costs, increase our revenues and flourish to help our communities with even greater vigour, facilities and programs.The Multicultural Council of Canada, as an umbrella organization, encompasses, works-with and supports all the existing local Multicultural Councils, Ethno-Cultural Groups and non-profit organizations, regardless of whether they are a paid member of MCC, to help the local communities and economies, enhancing but without duplicating the services or interfering with their local leadership, infrastructure or financial affairs.
This website offers a comprehensive database of contact information of various local organizations in each of the Provinces and Territories. Please visit the region you are interested in but feel free to contact us.
Multicultural Council of Canada (MCC) is involved in myriad of activities
Preservation of world cultures
The dynamic change in the ‘World Order’, caused by massive immigration, and intensive movement of refugees around the world has transformed our world in a ‘Global Village’, enriched with cultures, languages, foods, religions and traditions that the history has never experienced.
Education
Education, we all agree, is the key for our prosperity and growth. It alleviates poverty and provides opportunity for political, social & economical upward mobility for Canadians-at-large as well as immigrants & refugees.
Healthcare
The epidemic of health misinformation, disinformation and its pernicious impact on public health in Canada as well as the alarming cases of ‘Mental Health’, we believe, is a moral & civic responsibility on an individual and institutional level.
Membership
The Multicultural Council is a membership based, non-profit, organization. Membership in the Multicultural Council (MCC) is open to anyone who agrees with our Mission, Vision & Goals, and is dedicated to furthering the cause of diversity, multiculturalism, and wants to promote better understanding, peace and harmony among all Canadians.
| 1 | Student Membership | $5.00 |
| 2 | Individual Membership | $15.00 |
| 3 | Family Membership | $25.00 |
| 4 | Ethno-Cultural Groups | $100.00 |
| 5 | Non-Government Organizations (NGOs) | $500.00 |
| 6 | Corporate Membership: i. Up to 10 employees ii. 11-249 employees iii. 250+ employees | $100.00 $350.00 $700.00 |
| 7 | International Members: * i. Individual Members ii. Diplomats iii. Business | $25.00 $150.00 $350.00 |
| 8 | Government Agencies | $500.00 |
| 9 | Academic Institutions | $350.00 |
| 10 | Honorary Members | Invitation only |
There are two ways to become a member;
- Web-based: Please complete the prescribed membership form, and send it thru the internet. Payment of the appropriate fee can be paid by Interac e-Transfer, PayPal or by bank transfer. 2. Paper-based: Please make a copy of the form, complete and scan, then send it thru the email. Payment can be sent by cheque, money-order, Interac e-Transfer, Western Union or thru PayPal.
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Vision & Goals
To become a National Network of all Ethno Cultural Groups and Multicultural Councils.
To encourage transformative potential of peace, tolerance & better understanding among all.
To be the voice of marginalized & racialized communities of Canada
To end social inequalities & discrimination of all kinds throughout Canada.
To promote Global Talent & Enterprise.
To provide FREE or Low-Cost ‘Cultural and Educational’ Program.
To develop seminars & workshops for ‘Self Care’ Mental & Physical Health Programs.
To stimulate, encourage & support the preservation of the distinct ethno-cultural heritages.
To provide a center for information, education, healthcare and cultural enrichment.
To develop programs, and to encourage closer interaction among all ethno-cultural groups, including our First Nations.
To serve as a liaison with local, regional, national and international agencies to promote peace and better understanding among all.
To create an inclusive platform to expand, connect, unite, disseminate and multiply democratic ideas of equality, freedom & liberty.
To become a global meeting point for those who strive to create, grow and harmonize our Global Village of the 21st century, through cultural exchanges, education, healthcare and other programs.
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WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME? WHY SHOULD I JOIN?
No matter what level of membership you have (student, individual, family, ethno-cultural organization, NGO
or Corporate, the Multicultural Council appreciates your enthusiasm, qualification, experience, and skills to
join and hopefully serve the local, national & international communities.
There are almost certainly one or more ways you can be involved, including
1. Enjoy or Benefit from one or more of the ways we provide our services & programs.
2. Serve and/or be served in myriad of services MCC offers – both locally, nationally and globally.
3. The ability to take part in developing the standards and best practices of MCC programs, through
participation in the MCC’s governing board, oversight committees, mentoring, and consulting groups,
a member can have considerable influence on the development and direction of the local MCC Chapter
and/or the main office of the Multicultural Council.
4. Opportunities to network with other members: Membership provides contacts at the local,
provincial, national, and even international level. Such contacts can be invaluable when searching for
new opportunities for you and your community, or to expand MCC services.
5. Continuous learning opportunities: Members have access to community & professional
development resources to enhance skills and knowledge and to stay up-to-date on ever-changing rules,
regulations, economic, social, cultural and political environment within the scope of serving the
vulnerable members of our communities. These include conferences and workshops, online classes,
white papers, newsletters, and other educational resources.
6. Global Healthcare Services are one of the most important aspect of the Multicultural Council
activities. Join one or more of our Global Health Tours to serve the indigent communities around the
world.
7. Membership group discounts: Most organizations get group discounts on a wide range of products
and services. Programs are being developed to solicit such discounts from MCC Corporate Members
and other providers, including Tourism organizations. These discounts alone are often worth more than
the cost of membership.
8. Access to scholarships, internships & mentorship: These are often available to students who plan to
pursue a career within a specific profession, or to members who want to advance in their field.
9. Resume enhancement: Listing membership in a professional organization is an excellent addition to
a resume. It’s an indication that a job candidate is serious enough about their career to make an
investment of money and time in it.
10. Volunteer: High School students are encouraged to become a volunteer to fulfill the graduation
requirements, while others are encouraged to volunteer for myriad of services our communities need.
For Individuals
Individual Membership is available to everyone who agrees with the Mission, Vision and Goals of the Multicultural Council of Canada.
Programs for Ethno-Cultural Groups & NGOs
We realize that there are literally thousands of Ethno-Cultural Groups and NGOs all over the country and around the world.
For Corporation
According to Forbes Human Resources Council, getting involved in the community is a great way for any organization to build relationships and boost visibility & brand-awareness.
There are almost certainly one or more ways you can be involved, including
1. If you are an incorporated, established charitable organization, you can become a Member, & Join
the Multicultural Council of Canada as an independent affiliated local ethno-cultural organization,
with an annual fee of $100.00 per year.
2. If you are not a charitable organization, you can join MCC as an NGO. The fee is $500.00 per year
for NGOs.
Your membership allows you to:
o Maintain your current name, infrastructure, governing board & membership, but still be
affiliated with our organization, subject to some limitations & restrictions.
o Maintain your own organizational status
o Your members can benefit by being members of both organizations.
o Develop & Carry-on with your own programs & projects, but still be able to introduce some
of our programs & projects – if it helps your local community or needs.
o Your organization may be listed in our website, and you can use our logo alongside your own
logo.
Your organization can establish or create a whole new organization as a local branch of our organization:
o With our help, register with the local authorities as the local Chapter of the Multicultural
Council, using our logo, website, corporate infrastructure, bylaws, rules & regulations.
o Have your own local Administration, the Board and Governance, but subject to oversight &
in some cases approval of the main organization, including financial and legal obligations.
o Use our ‘Non-Profit’ organization status (some restrictions apply).
o Since you are not an independent organization but a Chapter of MCC, there is no
membership-fee for the local chapter, but the membership fee, etc. received by the chapter is
subject to sharing with the main office.
o Until you become an independent Charitable Organization, according to the Charity
Organization Laws, all donations must be sent to & receipts issued by the Multicultural
Council of Canada. There may be other restrictions by the CRS.
o Some of the expenses for the Chapter may be paid for by the main office.
o Your members can benefit by being members of the Multicultural Council of Canada.
o Be an important part of a ‘National’ and ‘International’ organization
o Carry-on with your own programs & projects, but still be able to introduce some of our
programs & projects – if it helps your local community or needs.